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Barcelona target wants €7 million per year deal, total package could rise to €30 million
Borussia Dortmund sensation Youssoufa Moukoko is a man in demand in the transfer market, thanks to his explosive form this season and his contract which expires at the end of the campaign.
The 17-year-old has been in red-hot form, having racked up a return of six goals and four assists from just 13 Bundesliga appearances. With the teenager set to become a free agent next summer, many clubs are lining up to sign him on Bosman deal.
The Catalans need an understudy for star striker Robert Lewandowski and are once again looking at the free-agent pool to strengthen their roster. Given Moukoko’s age, potential and availability on a Bosman deal, he has emerged as a realistic target for the Blaugrana.
However, the teenager’s economic demands could prove to be a deal-breaker for Barcelona.
According to the latest report from BILD, Moukoko is demanding a new contract worth €7 million per year. On top of that, the Germany Under-21 international will also seek a commission for his agent and a signing-on bonus from the club he joins.
Including all these, the total package to sign him next summer could rise up to €30 million, even though technically the teenage striker will be arriving as a free agent.
This could become a problem for Barcelona, whose financial issues are well-known. Furthermore, his value could further increase if he is called up to the Germany squad for the FIFA World Cup and if he performs well in Qatar.
At the same time, Dortmund are yet to give up on Moukoko and are making efforts to extend his stay at the club. They have tabled a contract offer already, which the 17-year-old is yet to sign.
A superlative talent with exciting potential, Moukoko can be a top signing for Barcelona for the present and the future. However, whether they are willing to meet the striker’s financial demands will hold the key in their pursuit.
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